Legacy Course Catalog
CGT 444K - The History And Technique Of Visual Effects In Film
| Effectivity: | 05/12/2008 - 08/01/2008 @ Purdue West Lafayette Traditional |
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| Credits: | 3 |
| Instructional Types: | Lec |
| Usually Offered: | fal spr sum |
| Short Title: | Hist&Tech Vis Eff Film |
| Description: | This lecture-based course presents the history and technique of special or visual effects in film from the 19th Century (George Me'lie's) to the current digital age of visual effects. Emphasis is placed on the use of effects in fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres. These effects can range from the recreation of historical venues, to fictional characters and to worlds not yet seen. This course serves not only to address this facet of the history of film and cinema, but also the techniques and technology of visual effects including practical effects, miniatures, stop-motion, makeup, mechanical effects, optical effects, motion control, and the digital realm. |
| School: | School Of Technology |
| Department: | Computer Graphics Technology |
| Credit By Exam: | NO |
| Repeatable Flag: | NO |
| Temporary Flag: | YES |
| Full Time Privilege Flag: | NO |
| Honors Flag: | NO |
| Variable Title Flag: | NO |
Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.
